GM "A" Body TigerCage

[darren@ridetech]

Being an "A" Body enthusiast myself I have been begging for a TigerCage for our cars. Well we are just finishing up development on a bolt in roll cage for Bret's 70 GSX. I have had several requests for a TigerCage for the A bodies, so I thought you guys would like to see some pics of the prototype cage. This TigerCage should fit all 68-72 GM A bodies. But just to be sure I am going to install one on my personal 70 Chevelle.... :) I'll post up some install pics on my car.

Our 66 Chevelle is next!

Road Race Style Door Bars
http://ridetech.com/extras/files/imagegallerymodule/@random4a0b01cba2103/gallery4/Door_Bar_1.JPG

Main Hoop & Shoulder Harness Bar
http://ridetech.com/extras/files/imagegallerymodule/@random4a0b01cba2103/gallery4/main_hoop_2.JPG

Door Bar Kick Panel Mount
http://ridetech.com/extras/files/imagegallerymodule/@random4a0b01cba2103/gallery4/DB_floor_pan_3.JPG

Package Tray Bar
http://ridetech.com/extras/files/imagegallerymodule/@random4a0b01cba2103/gallery4/back_bar_4.JPG

Trunk Bars
http://ridetech.com/extras/files/imagegallerymodule/@random4a0b01cba2103/gallery4/trunk_overall_6.JPG

[darren@ridetech]

Here are some images of the brackets that we use to attach the bars to the floor pan and frame rail. On the production parts all of the brackets inside the car will be stainless though.

Main Hoop Floor Mount
http://ridetech.com/extras/files/imagegallerymodule/@random4a0b01cba2103/gallery4/hoop_mount_7.JPG

Hoop Mount Reinforcement Bracket
http://ridetech.com/extras/files/imagegallerymodule/@random4a0b01cba2103/gallery4/hoop_bracket_outer_8.JPG

Hoop Mount Reinforcement Bracket
http://ridetech.com/extras/files/imagegallerymodule/@random4a0b01cba2103/gallery4/hoop_brackets_9.JPG

Door Bar Kick Panel Mount
http://ridetech.com/extras/files/imagegallerymodule/@random4a0b01cba2103/gallery4/kick_panel_mount_10.JPG

Kick Panel Mount Reinforcement Bracket
http://ridetech.com/extras/files/imagegallerymodule/@random4a0b01cba2103/gallery4/kick_panel_bracket_11.JPG

[darren@ridetech]

Trunk Bar Package Tray Mount/ Attaches to Package Tray Bar
http://ridetech.com/extras/files/imagegallerymodule/@random4a0b01cba2103/gallery4/trunk_bar_mount_12.JPG

Package Tray Reinforcment Plate
http://ridetech.com/extras/files/imagegallerymodule/@random4a0b01cba2103/gallery4/back_bar_plate_13.JPG

Trunk Bar Reinforcment Bracket
http://ridetech.com/extras/files/imagegallerymodule/@random4a0b01cba2103/gallery4/trunk_bar_bracket_14.JPG

Lap Belt Tabs
http://ridetech.com/extras/files/imagegallerymodule/@random4a0b01cba2103/gallery4/lap_belt_bracket_5.JPG

[ElkyZO6]

That looks awesome. Any chance you could make one for a '78 El Camino for me.

[Bryce]

what is the total weight of the cage?

[tones2SS]

Looks really good.
Great job.:thumbsup: :wow:

[darren@ridetech]

what is the total weight of the cage?

Total shipping weight is just under 145 lbs. Deduct the packing material....probably around 130lbs.

[Bryce]

thank you, thats not bad at all

[deuce_454]

i want one for my 79 malibu.... but i take it that g-bodys arent in the cards right now????

[darren@ridetech]

We will probably do a G-body at some point....can say that it will be in the next six months tho.

[ElkyZO6]

Make one for a el camino and you can count me in for one.

[darren@ridetech]

Here are some more pictures and a video of our new GM "A" body display chassis. This new chassis is pretty bad ass. It features the new monotube remote resevoir Titanium Series Shockwaves w/ the infrared height sensors, rear Titanium shocks, the new MuscleBar, TigerCage and AirPod compressor system. We finished it up just in time to push in on the trailer for Power Tour.

http://ridetechgarage.com/more/2009/06/new-display-chassis-for-power-tour/